Resume example
Teacher resume example
School leaders reading teacher resumes look for certification, subject and grade fit, and evidence that students learned more in your classroom. This example shows a middle school maths teacher with six years of experience, followed by advice for every stage of a teaching career.
Sample teacher resume
Marcus Bennett
Middle School Mathematics Teacher, Grades 6-8
Summary
Certified mathematics teacher with 6 years of experience teaching grades 6-8 in diverse, inclusive classrooms. Raised the share of students meeting grade-level standards from 54% to 71% in two years and leads the school's maths department of 5 teachers.
Experience
- Teach 5 classes of grades 7-8 maths (140 students), including an advanced pre-algebra section.
- Raised the share of students meeting grade-level standards on state assessments from 54% to 71% in two years using small-group intervention and weekly formative checks.
- Lead a department of 5 teachers, coordinating curriculum mapping and common assessments.
- Started an after-school maths club that grew from 8 to 45 students and placed second in the regional competition.
- Taught grade 6 maths to 4 classes, adapting lessons for 18 students with IEPs and 12 multilingual learners.
- Moved instruction fully online within one week in 2020, maintaining 92% weekly attendance.
- Built a shared bank of 120 differentiated tasks used by all grade 6 teachers.
Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Northbridge University, 2021; B.Sc. Mathematics, 2019
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Formative assessment
- Classroom management
- IEP and 504 accommodations
- Data-driven instruction
- Google Classroom
- Parent communication
- Curriculum design
- Teaching certificate: Mathematics 5-9
Recommended template: Timeline. Open it in Resume Studio and replace the sample content with yours.
Start with certification and teaching focus
Put your teaching certification, subject and grade range near the top, in the headline or a short credentials section. Many districts screen for certification area first, so make it impossible to miss.
If you are certified in multiple subjects or regions, list each one, along with endorsements such as special education or English as an additional language.
Show student outcomes
The strongest teacher resumes show measurable student growth: assessment results, reading levels, attendance, pass rates or participation. Where numbers are not available, describe concrete changes, such as new programmes, curriculum you wrote, or improved behaviour systems.
- Class sizes, grade levels and number of students
- Assessment improvements and how you achieved them
- Support for students with IEPs, 504 plans or language needs
- Leadership: department head, mentor, committee, coaching or clubs
Teacher keywords for ATS
- Lesson planning, curriculum development, differentiated instruction
- Classroom management, formative and summative assessment
- Inclusive education, IEP, special educational needs, multilingual learners
- Educational technology: Google Classroom, learning management systems, interactive whiteboards
Mistakes to avoid
- A list of generic duties such as "planned lessons and graded work"
- Burying certification at the bottom of page two
- Using student names or identifying details
- Long objectives instead of a short, specific summary
New teachers and career changers
If you are a new teacher, describe student teaching placements like jobs: school, grade, subject, number of students, and what you taught and achieved. Career changers should connect previous work, such as training colleagues, tutoring or technical expertise, to classroom skills, and highlight the subject knowledge they bring.
Frequently asked questions
Should a teacher resume include a teaching philosophy?
Not on the resume itself. Keep a one or two line summary instead, and save your philosophy for the cover letter or interview, unless the application asks for it.
How long should a teacher resume be?
One to two pages. New teachers should aim for one; experienced teachers with leadership roles can use two.
Do I need to include test scores?
Include them if they show growth and you can share them. Otherwise, use other outcomes such as reading level gains, attendance or programmes you built.
Should I list extracurricular activities?
Yes. Coaching, clubs and committees show commitment to the school community, which hiring panels value.